By Tasmiah Rashid Photography & translation by Citlali Flores When you think about lost cities, Atlantis might come to mind. While the fantasy is a beautiful one, it remains just that: a fantasy. But what if we told you there was a true lost city right in South America? Finding a Lost City in Colombia The Lost City of Colombia remained a complete mystery until 1972 when a few local grave robbers, Florentino Sepúlveda and his two sons Julio César and Jacobo, stumbled upon it. They said they reached the city after climbing a flight of stairs that consisted of more than 1,000 stone steps. The men were looking to hunt a tropical bird for its feathers when they discovered the ancient ruins. Researchers currently believe Ciudad Perdida was constructed sometime around 700-800 AD. That's over 400 years ago! The History Researchers believe the city was occupied by a people known as the Tairona. According to historians, Ciudad Perdido housed an estimated 2,000 of these individuals. They were potters and farmers who carved terraces for a living from altitudes reaching up to 18,700 ft in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range. The Tairona people were happily living in the city until the 16th century when the Spanish invaded. Archeologists have been studying the site for over 30 years now, but it's believed that they have only excavated about 10% of the whole city. The looters who initially discovered the city did their job well, but still left plenty of artifacts and structures for archaeologists to find. These artifacts tell a lot about who the Tairona people were. How Can Independent Travelers Experience Colombia's Rich History? With the word out about this ancient city, it soon became a target for looters. It was closed to the public for

By Tasmiah Rashid Photography & translation by Citlali Flores When you think about lost cities, Atlantis might come to mind. While the fantasy is a beautiful one, it remains just that: a fantasy. But what if we told you there was a true lost city right in South America? Finding a Lost City in

Article by Citlali Flores Photography by Jimmy Courcelles Lost City Colombia is one of the most amazing trekings you will find in South America but also one of the hardest one, anyway you will find many reasons for doing it and that is why Im writting this article, to inspire you join this amazing adventure, the most important is to live the experience of having trek this amazing route full of mysticism and virgin nature in the heart of the Sierra Nevada. Lost city also known as Teyuna, was built in 700 AD. by the Taironas, and inhabited until the year 1,700 d.c. at the arrival of the Spanish conquers, it is said that the Spanish never reached to Lost City but the indigenous were dying from diseases that they didn’t have before such as chicken pox, flu, yellow fever, among others. In 1973 it was discovered by the Sepulveda family who sacked the area for years looking for gold and precious stones that were found in the tombs of the Taironas. Soon after, the Restrepo family joined in the sacking, killing the father of the Sepulveda's family, and other plunderers joined into the area, until in 1982 when there was nothing left, the first tourists began to climb and the area started to be controlled and investigated by the Colombian Anthropology Institute. Some pieces were recovered by the Institute and now are shown in the Gold Museum of Santa Marta. Lost City is inhabited by the Koguis, direct descendants of the Taironas, as well as the Arhuacos, Kankuamos and Wiwas. The Koguis think that the area of Lost City was a network of villages inhabited by their ancestors that is why they consider it as a sacred site, they claim to have visited the area regularly long before

Article by Citlali Flores Photography by Jimmy Courcelles Lost City Colombia is one of the most amazing trekings you will find in South America but also one of the hardest one, anyway you will find many reasons for doing it and that is why Im writting this article, to inspire you join this amazing

Translation, edition and full info by Citlali Flores Draft by Ana & photography by Dayana Torres Throughout February the Tayrona Park was closed, keeping the expectation of many of us that we wished with the new opening, fortunately this park reopened its doors on March 1ft, but many people do not know why they do it, well, this is for general maintenance, so it is in a measure that it takes each year to keep this paradise nice and fit for many more years. This paradise on earth is located 34 km from the city of Santa Marta on the Colombian Caribbean coast. This wonderful place at the foot of the Sierra Nevada is within reach of anyone's pocket and is ready to attract travelers from all over the planet. Tayrona Park is the highest coastal mountain in the world, which forms reliefs that sink into the sea as if it were a giant hands that go out from the sand and make the famous Sierra Nevada. These spectacular alleys bays and beaches of great beauty, among which is: Chengue, Gayraca, Cinto, Neguanje, Concha, Guachaquita. The Tayrona National Natural Park is made up of 15,000 hectares, of which at least 3,000 are of marine area, in which there is a large number of species and marine fauna, the story is the flora and fauna that inhabit the land. These sandy beaches are also surrounded by mangroves and forests, adorned by crystalline waters of the Colombian Caribbean Sea, which offer a unique beauty in the eyes of any spectator. This is an ideal place for those looking for relaxation next to nature, Tayrona Park offers activities such as horseback riding, snorkeling, hiking, diving and guided tours to archaeological remains of the ancient town of Tayrona. But you can not only find

Translation, edition and full info by Citlali Flores Draft by Ana & photography by Dayana Torres Throughout February the Tayrona Park was closed, keeping the expectation of many of us that we wished with the new opening, fortunately this park reopened its doors on March 1ft, but many people do not know why they do

Article & Photography by Citlali Flores Lost City or known by locals like Teyuna Colombia has been one of the most difficult trekkings I've done, but nevertheless beautiful, this adventure of 4 days tour to Lost City was healing, challenging and full of teachings. There were many mental obstacles in my way, but the best is just ignore it to keep walking a path that seemed endless. We had to cross rivers, climb hillsides, climb mountains, cross bridges, climb stones of the size of a house, that was the road of a day during the 4 days that lasted the trek, to reach our goal, get to Lost City and return back to civilization healthy and saved. This does not mean it could be your experience, if you are used to walk for long hours, then you have nothing to worry about, in my case it was very different, because I'm not used to long treks, and that was a challenge for me , mainly because there were many things that I ignored and having known that I had have much better experience. That is why he decided to write this Lost City ultimate guide so that you can enjoy your Lost City adventure to the fullest and in every aspect, with this guide I am sure that you can take as much as possible of your physical activity or maybe you will realize if the Lost City 6 days tour suit better for you. Lost City Day 1: This is just the beginning During day 1, we arrived at Mamey, a small town in the low area of Sierra Nevada, you'll take your lunch and you'll meet your fellow travelers for the next few days. Many guides say that this is a heavier day but to be honest, for

Article & Photography by Citlali Flores Lost City or known by locals like Teyuna Colombia has been one of the most difficult trekkings I’ve done, but nevertheless beautiful, this adventure of 4 days tour to Lost City was healing, challenging and full of teachings. There were many mental obstacles in my way, but the best

Take the most of Cabo de la Vela By Gina Carpio Edition & transalation by Citlali Flores Towards the extreme north of Colombia, going to the south of the Caribbean Sea is La Guajira, a place where indigenous Wayuu roots reside, is the perfect place for the art of weaving that you simply can not miss while visiting the Colombian Caribbean Coast. 1. Visit the Sugar Pilon If you have luck and you are early in the Cape, you can do many things before sunset begins (I will tell you later why). But first, it is essential to climb to the top of that little hill that you see at the bottom of the image. Why is it a good plan? it is the combination of the height, the breeze and the sea and the magnificent view of this incredible place. 2. Swim in Pilon beach After having taken some good photos at the top, take the opportunity to give yourself a cocoon and a good swim at the Playa del Pilón. The good thing about these beaches is their fine sand and the refreshing water. Take advantage of every second at sea, you will need to refresh yourself from time to time! 3. Buy handcrafted bags Do not leave Cabo de la Vela or at least not from La Guajira without buying a nice colorful bag or a beautiful knitted backpack. If you want to take more than one, you can always ask for a better price and take several of it to home. 4.Do kite-surf As I mentioned in the previous article, Cabo de la Vela is the best place to learn or practice Kite Surfing. It has the right climatic conditions and is also one of the most economical places in the world to practice it. 5. Visit

Take the most of Cabo de la Vela By Gina Carpio Edition & transalation by Citlali Flores Towards the extreme north of Colombia, going to the south of the Caribbean Sea is La Guajira, a place where indigenous Wayuu roots reside, is the perfect place for the art of weaving that you simply can not miss

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